Examples of rainstorm in a Sentence
we ran into a big rainstorm on Highway 6, and the visibility was so poor we had to pull over
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The city of Leawood is looking to repair pipes and stormwater systems in an area that’s been plagued with flooding and water drainage issues during heavy rainstorms.
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Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
After a rainstorm showered Boise overnight, more rain is on the way.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
Storrie then answers the door amid a sudden rainstorm to reveal a shadowy figure approaching in a raincoat.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
San Antonio experienced its biggest rainstorm in more than a decade that night.
—Saul Pink, San Antonio Express-News, 31 Mar. 2026
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Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
After a rainstorm showered Boise overnight, more rain is on the way.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
Storrie then answers the door amid a sudden rainstorm to reveal a shadowy figure approaching in a raincoat.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
San Antonio experienced its biggest rainstorm in more than a decade that night.
—Saul Pink, San Antonio Express-News, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Rainstorm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rainstorm. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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rainstorm
noun
rain·storm
-ˌstȯ(ə)rm 
: a storm of or with rain
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